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Trinidad and Tobago to Host the Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards

Tourism Trinidad Limited presents the Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards, the centrepiece of the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — Trinidad and Tobago will host the Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards on September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain.

Presented by Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL), with support from the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTTI) and Global Trinidad and Tobago (GlobalTT), the Awards will be the centrepiece of the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience. The event is expected to attract artists, fans, music-industry professionals, cultural tastemakers and visitors from across the Caribbean and its diaspora.

Held under the theme “Sounds of the Caribbean,” the Caribbean Music Awards will be staged in the region for the first time following three editions in Brooklyn, New York. Its relocation gives Trinidad and Tobago an opportunity to showcase the country’s music, culture, creative talent and event-hosting capabilities to regional and international audiences.

The initiative supports the Ministry’s objectives of expanding cultural and entertainment tourism and strengthening the creative economy. Visitor spending is expected to benefit accommodation, food, transport, event-production and other local service providers, while the Awards will connect Caribbean artists and industry professionals with wider audiences and networks. In this way, the public investment is intended to market the destination and generate opportunities for local businesses and creatives.

Chairman of Tourism Trinidad Limited, Benedict Hatem, welcomed the announcement, noting the value the Awards bring to the destination:

“Bringing the Caribbean Music Awards to Trinidad and Tobago is a natural fit for a nation with a rich musical heritage and a culture that continues to resonate across the region and beyond. This is more than a show; it is an opportunity to showcase our destination to a global audience of artists, industry leaders and music lovers, and to position Trinidad and Tobago as a serious contender in entertainment and cultural tourism. We are proud to present this milestone fourth edition and to welcome the region and the diaspora home for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.”
— Benedict Hatem, Chairman, Tourism Trinidad Limited

Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism, Senator Satyakama Maharaj, placed the partnership within the Government’s wider ambition for Brand Trinbago:

“This partnership is part of a wider ambition to take more of what Trinbago creates, our music, experiences, goods and services, to the world. Culture can open doors for tourism, trade and investment, create markets for local businesses and demonstrate the quality and ingenuity of our people. We are therefore using this platform not only to host a major regional event, but to strengthen the visibility and commercial reach of Brand Trinbago.”
— Senator Satyakama Maharaj, Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism

Global Trinidad and Tobago CEO Sekou Alleyne reflected on the organisation’s role in creating the opportunity for the Caribbean Music Awards to come to Trinidad and Tobago:

“Securing the Caribbean Music Awards for Trinidad and Tobago is a significant achievement and a powerful demonstration of what strategic international engagement can deliver. We are proud that an initiative undertaken through our Music Export Office has contributed to this historic moment. To see the Awards come to Trinidad and Tobago for their first-ever Caribbean edition is a tremendous milestone and an exciting opportunity to showcase our country’s music, culture and capacity to the world.”
— Sekou Alleyne, CEO, Global Trinidad and Tobago

Representative of the Caribbean Music Awards, Dane Taylor, spoke to the significance of the Awards’ first move outside of Brooklyn, New York:

“We are incredibly excited to celebrate the fourth year of the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago and to mark this important chapter through our partnership with Tourism Trinidad Limited. Trinidad and Tobago has long been a powerhouse of Caribbean music, culture and creativity, and we are proud to bring this year’s celebration to the heart of that energy. We can’t wait to showcase to the world the incredible talent, innovation and creative industry that Trinidad and Tobago has to offer, while continuing to elevate Caribbean music and culture on a global stage.”

  — Dane Taylor, CEO and Founder of the Caribbean Music Awards

The Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards will anchor the Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience, attracting artists, industry professionals and visitors to Trinidad and Tobago while strengthening the country’s reputation as a leading destination for major regional entertainment events. The event is expected to boost international tourism, stimulate local creative industries, reinforce Trinidad and Tobago’s position as the Caribbean’s premier entertainment hub and introduce regional artists to wider global audiences.

Further details on the Elite Weekend Experience, ticketing and the full schedule of activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

About the Caribbean Music Awards

The Caribbean Music Awards celebrates the exceptional talent, creativity, and impact of Caribbean music. It recognizes outstanding artists, producers, and industry professionals who have significantly contributed to the Caribbean music landscape.

About Tourism Trinidad Limited

Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) is the state enterprise mandated to lead the marketing and development of Trinidad as a tourism destination, operating under the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism. TTL works across six strategic tourism segments, Eco Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Sport Tourism, Business Tourism, Yachting, and Tertiary and Health Education Tourism, to grow visitor arrivals and showcase Trinidad’s culture, natural assets and people to the world.

About Global Trinidad and Tobago

Global Trinidad and Tobago (GlobalTT) is the national trade and investment promotion agency, responsible for driving export growth, facilitating foreign and local direct investment and promoting the country’s non-energy sectors. Through a unified and strategic approach, GlobalTT supports businesses and investors while positioning Trinidad and Tobago as a competitive global business destination.

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